Sri Lanka - Colombo

Regional Travel Advice

- Useful telephone numbers - Police: 118/119, Ambulance/Fire: 110.- The people of Sri Lanka are very welcoming, particularly if you are a fan of cricket or rugby!- You need a visa to enter Sri Lanka, even for short stays.- Be aware of tropical storms and cyclones.- Malaria is a risk throughout Sri Lanka with the exception of Colombo, so if you are travelling outside the city, ensure you are vaccinated prior to travelling.

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City Overview

Offering you our chauffeur service in Sri Lanka, Colombo is the financial centre of the country, and a popular tourist destination. Many Sri Lankan companies have head offices in Colombo, and its two World Trade Centre Towers are one of the most recognised landmarks of the city. Its large harbour is one of the busiest ports in Sri Lanka, though Colombo is known for its greenery and nickname, “Garden City of the East.”

The Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque is one of the most visited tourist sites in the city, along with Colombo Fort, Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple, Mount Lavinia, and Viharamadevi Park. Try your hand at a round or two of golf at the Royal Colombo Golf Club, take in the sights with a City Guide, or visit the Dehiwala Zoological Garden for something more laid back.

You can also visit the street carnival held in February, for a chance to see dazzling dancers, acrobats, entertainers and elephants. With music, bright colours and food, it's definitely a memorable event.

Colombo has something for everyone - from beaches to bustling streets, shopping and spas, the city is a truly unmissable destination, however long your trip.

Estimated Travel Time from Airport to City Centre

Travel Advice For Sri Lanka - Colombo

- The people of Sri Lanka are very welcoming, particularly if you are a fan of cricket or rugby!

- You need a visa to enter Sri Lanka, even for short stays.

- Be aware of tropical storms and cyclones.

- Malaria is a risk throughout Sri Lanka with the exception of Colombo, so if you are travelling outside the city, ensure you are vaccinated prior to travelling.

Timezone:

GMT+5.5

Currency:

Sri Lanka Rupee

Voltage:

230V

Languages:

Sinhala, Tamil & English

Top 5 Business Tips

- Sinhala and Tamil are the two most popular languages spoken in Sri Lanka, though many people do speak English too

- The concept of ‘face’ and saving face is very prevalent in Sri Lanka, and many business decisions may take some time to reach to avoid the possibility of making a wrong choice and ‘failing’

- Avoid giving flowers as gifts, and ensure you give and receive gifts and business cards with both hands

- Business etiquette is usually formal, with firm handshakes used in greeting between both men and women, with business cards usually exchanged after the greeting

- Be aware that a first meeting is often only used to build a relationship rather than discussing business

City Overview

Offering you our chauffeur service in Sri Lanka, Colombo is the financial centre of the country, and a popular tourist destination. Many Sri Lankan companies have head offices in Colombo, and its two World Trade Centre Towers are one of the most recognised landmarks of the city. Its large harbour is one of the busiest ports in Sri Lanka, though Colombo is known for its greenery and nickname, “Garden City of the East.”

The Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque is one of the most visited tourist sites in the city, along with Colombo Fort, Galle Face Green, Gangaramaya Temple, Mount Lavinia, and Viharamadevi Park. Try your hand at a round or two of golf at the Royal Colombo Golf Club, take in the sights with a City Guide, or visit the Dehiwala Zoological Garden for something more laid back.

You can also visit the street carnival held in February, for a chance to see dazzling dancers, acrobats, entertainers and elephants. With music, bright colours and food, it's definitely a memorable event.

Colombo has something for everyone - from beaches to bustling streets, shopping and spas, the city is a truly unmissable destination, however long your trip.